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• The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: CPACalypse Now

  24-02-2017 23:53
  
  Today in 5 Lines During his address at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Donald Trump touted his efforts to uphold campaign promises and doubled down on his attacks against the press. The president also signed an executive order that requires federal departments to appoint regulatory reform officers in an effort to remove “job-killing regulations.” The White House blocked a number of major news outlets from attending a press briefing, including CNN, The New York Times, Po
  
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• Woman Stunned to Learn She Won $2 Million in Lottery: 'I Can't Even Speak Right Now!'

  24-02-2017 23:46
  
  New Jersey attorney Jessica Macarone had no idea she was holding the winning ticket.
  
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• Speculation Grows as Hunt Intensifies for Killer of 2 Teen Hikers in Indiana

  24-02-2017 23:46
  
  A facial recognition expert is also discussing the killer's appearance.
  
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• The Latest: GoFundMe campaigns raise more than $670,000

  24-02-2017 23:43
  
  OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly shooting at a Kansas bar that some witnesses said was racially motivated (all times local):
  
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• San Diego uses smart streetlights to optimize parking, traffic, and more

  24-02-2017 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  San Diego has announced a partnership with GE in an effort to create a smarter city. Mayor Kevin Faulconer made the announcement that they will upgrade the streetlights to improve parking and traffic while reducing energy costs.
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• Robotic, rolling pile of poo used to record intimate wildlife moments

  24-02-2017 23:36
  A random robot rolling around the wild would be enough to spook anyone, human or animal, but it could also be a great way to catch intimate and candid moments from the animal kingdom. To get that benefit without the side effect of startling animals, PBS is using an unusual contraption as part of its “Spy In The Wild” series … Continue reading
  
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• MacBook display peeling away? Apple might fix it for you for free

  24-02-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has quietly extended a program to replace the screens on some 12-inch Retina MacBook and MacBook Pro machines where the anti-glare coating is delaminating or is otherwise flawed.
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• Apple extends program to fix damaged displays on 12-inch Retina MacBooks

  24-02-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has quietly extended a program to replace the screens on some 12-inch Retina MacBook and MacBook Pro machines where the anti-glare coating is delaminating or is otherwise flawed.
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• White House bars major media outlets from a press briefing

  24-02-2017 23:33
  
  On Friday, Feb. 24, reporters from CNN, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and Politico were not allowed to attend an informal White House press briefing in the office of the press secretary, Sean Spicer. The White House defended the decision in a statement and said, “We decided to add a couple additional people beyond the pool. Nothing more than that.”
  
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• Fox News' Shep Smith attempts to explain 'Fake News' to Donald Trump

  24-02-2017 23:32
  
  "CNN's reporting was not fake news," Fox News host Shep Smith said on air on Friday. In lieu of a daily press conference, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer held a closed-door gagglewith reporters, hand-selecting which media organizations had the privilege of attending. CNN, theNew York Times,BuzzFeed, theLos Angeles Times andPolitico were denied access, prompting a flurry of confusion and outrage.  While reporters from the Associated Press andTime reportedly boycotted the meeting, the
  
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• Stampede! Drone puts elk on the run in western Wyoming

  24-02-2017 23:30
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Add this to the long list of problems caused by buzzing drones: Frightening 1,500 elk into stampeding at a time of year when too much stress can be deadly for the animals.
  
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• 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio vs. 2017 BMW M3, 2017 Cadillac ATS-V, 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S

  24-02-2017 23:30
  
  The winners lose and the losers win in this latest test of amped-up four-doors.
  
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• Rural California levees besieged by pounding wet winter

  24-02-2017 23:25
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Billions of dollars in flood projects have eased fears of levee breaks near California's capital and some other cities, but state and federal workers are joining farmers with tractors in round-the-clock battles this week to stave off any chain-reaction failure of rural levees protecting farms and farm towns.
  
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• 2nd Florida mosque hit by arson in past 6 months

  24-02-2017 23:13
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — An intentionally set fire damaged a prayer hall at a Tampa-area mosque early Friday, investigators said.
  
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• New Nokia 3310 will feature swappable face plates, according to new leak

  24-02-2017 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smartphone maker Nokia (by way of HMD Global) will relaunch the famed 3310 at a February event in Barcelona, Spain. The durable, long-lasting smartphone is expected to retail for the equivalent of $62.
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• Which Phones And Devices Are On The MWC 2017 Launch Agenda?

  24-02-2017 23:08
  
  Check out some of the most anticipated devices expected to be showcased at Mobile World Congress.
  
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• In name at least, ISIL is defeated

  24-02-2017 23:08
  
  At least, that's the case in the hallways of the Pentagon, where military officials have done an about-face and started calling the Islamic State group ISIS, not ISIL.The latter acronym, standing for Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, was for years insisted on by Barack Obama's administration, even though few people outside of Washington seemed to use it.ISIS stands for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, and is more commonly used in daily conversation, as well as by President Donald Trump.
  
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• Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes

  24-02-2017 22:59
  
  By Emily Stephenson and Steve HollandNATIONAL HARBOR, Md./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he would make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military buildups in American history" on Friday in a feisty, campaign-style speech extolling robust nationalism to eager conservative activists.Trump used remarks to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), an organization that gave him one of his first platforms in his improbable journey to the U.S. presidency,
  
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• Georgia woman wages single-handed fight for open government

  24-02-2017 22:57
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — When Nydia Tisdale turned her camera on a north Georgia city council meeting, the mayor ordered her to stop recording and had a police officer forcibly remove her and the camera.
  
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• Roku roundup: The best deals we can find for our favorite TV streamer

  24-02-2017 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're cutting cable or just want to add streaming to your regular programming, Amazon is offering up to $20 off new and refurbished Roku streamer models. Enjoy access to thousands of TV channels, movies, and more.
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• Soundshield is a snowboard helmet with integrated headphones and mic

  24-02-2017 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Soundshield helmet comes with detachable headphones that allow skiers and snowboarders to not only listen to and control their favorite music while on the slopes, but take phone calls as well.The post Soundshield is a snowboard helmet with integrated headphones and mic appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Someone lost a pair of Snuggie-clad goats, but it's OK because they were found

  24-02-2017 22:55
  
  Finding out you've lost a pet is one of the most crushing and terrifying moments to experience. But losing two goats in Snuggies? We can't even imagine what that level of pain would feel like. That's exactly what happened in Nampa, Idaho. The Nampa Police Department discovered two lost goats in their town, who also appear to be wearing Snuggies. In an attempt to find their owner, they posted a picture of the goats to Facebook.SEE ALSO: Dog DGAF when poor owner shells out $1,000 after it swallows
  
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• ‘Cloudbleed’ bug may have leaked your personal data all over the internet

  24-02-2017 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Another day, another data leak -- though this one might end up proving a little more concerning than the rest. Cloudflare has admitted to a bug that leaked personal information all over the internet. Time to change you passwords!
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• Artificial intelligence used to detect very early signs of autism in infants

  24-02-2017 22:51
  It’s difficult to diagnose infants with autism due to trouble determining whether any behavioral traits common to autism are present. This difficulty is most pronounced before the age of two, and especially before the age of one, resulting in delayed diagnoses. All that may be changing, though, thanks to artificial intelligence and its ability to predict with high accuracy which … Continue reading
  
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• Surprise: Porsche’s fastest Panamera is a hybrid

  24-02-2017 22:47
  Porsche‘s four-door Panamera has a new flagship model, and despite what you might expect it’s actually a hybrid. Still, the 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is no pious Prius. Instead, it’s a 680 horsepower, 192 mph monster with a nod to being green. Indeed, with its sky-high horsepower and a heady 626 lb-ft. of torque, only the limited-production 918 Spyder … Continue reading
  
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• DigitalTrends.com Reporting Live From Mobile World Congress 2017

  24-02-2017 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
    Portland, OR – (February 24, 2017) –  Digital Trends, the leading independent technology publisher is set to deliver international coverage of Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, Spain beginning this weekend sponsored in part by LG Electronics.   Digital Trends editorial team has sent features and mobile writers along with video producers from Portland, […]
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• Canary Flex review

  24-02-2017 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Canary Flex is part of a new breed of versatile smart home cameras that can be used indoor or out, wired or wirelessly.
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• Trump blasts media, anonymous sources _ after WH uses them

  24-02-2017 22:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump unloaded on the news media Friday for using anonymous sources — just hours after members of his own staff insisted on briefing reporters only on condition their names be concealed.
  
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• Kelty’s latest tent is your portable family-style cabin in the woods

  24-02-2017 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Kelty Camp Cabin is a spacious and comfortable tent that can easily sleep four people and is designed for use in three seasons, although it is heavy enough that you'll want to stick to car camping or the front country.
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• Arrest Made in Cold Case Murder of Georgia Beauty Queen After Tip Leads to Suspect

  24-02-2017 22:36
  
  Tara Grinstead vanished without a trace 12 years ago.
  
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• Leggings Legend LuLaRoe Sued for Overcharging Customers on Sales Tax

  24-02-2017 22:35
  
  LuLaRoe, the ridiculously successful fashion company known for its bright and comfortable leggings and genius marketing plan, is in trouble. While the company’s innovative direct sales model (one that relies largely on Facebook and other Internet communities) has made many women loyal supporters of the business because it allows them the unique opportunity to build their own pop-up shops and make commission as consultants, the business structure has also had its complications. The Californ
  
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• Cosina brings 3 lenses to Sony mirrorless cameras, including record-setting 40mm f/1.2

  24-02-2017 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At CP+ 2017, Cosina revealed plans to make three Voigtlander lenses for cameras using Sony’s E-mount, including Alpha-series mirrorless models and cinema cameras like the FS5 and FS7.
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• New Jersey OKs gas pipeline through protected Pinelands

  24-02-2017 22:32
  
  CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey environmental regulators on Friday approved a hotly contested plan to run a natural gas pipeline through a federally protected forest preserve amid raucous protests that included drums, tambourines and choruses of "This Land Is Your Land."
  
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• Oscars gift bags are worth over $100K each: Here are all the tech gadgets inside

  24-02-2017 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From the gowns to the after-parties, the Oscars represent Hollywood opulence, and that's certainly true of the gift bags. Valued at more than $100,000 each, they include lavish trips and snacks, as well as a few tech gadgets.The post Oscars gift bags are worth over $100K each: Here are all the tech gadgets inside appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Dog the Bounty Hunter at CPAC day 3

  24-02-2017 22:30
  
  ABC News' Lana Zak catches up with the reality TV star at CPAC
  
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• White House accused of picking media favorites

  24-02-2017 22:23
  
  President Donald Trump's White House barred several major US media outlets from a daily press briefing Friday, raising accusations of favoritism.The White House excluded some outlets that have provided critical coverage like CNN and the New York Times from an off-camera event that replaced the traditional on-camera daily briefing.Much smaller conservative outlets like the One America News Network that have provided favorable coverage did attend.
  
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• Hillary Clinton has a special message for people attending the Democratic National Committee meeting

  24-02-2017 22:18
  
  Ahead of the Democratic National Committee meeting, Hillary Clinton addressed the Democratic Party in a video on Twitter. "Let resistance plus persistence equal progress for our party and our country," she said.
  
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• Windows 10 Insider Program: Latest Windows Builds, Updates, and News

  24-02-2017 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're in the Fast Ring or hanging back in the Slow Ring, there are lots of new features in Microsoft's latest beta update to Windows 10. Highlights include a new Cortana animation and a metric ton of bug fixes.The post Windows 10 Insider Program: Latest Windows Builds, Updates, and News appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Girl Scout Cookie Doughnuts Have Arrived

  24-02-2017 22:17
  
  Now you can eat your favorite Girl Scout cookies as doughnuts.
  
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• Here's what dolphins do underwater when people are watching

  24-02-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Custom-made cameras have shown what dolphins do when humans aren’t around. From playing with kelp to rubbing each others flippers, the footage is the first time these behaviors have been captured away from direct human contact.The post Here's what dolphins do underwater when people are watching appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Biologists tag dolphins with cutting-edge cameras to study their secret behaviors

  24-02-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Custom-made cameras have shown what dolphins do when humans aren’t around. From playing with kelp to rubbing each others flippers, the footage is the first time these behaviors have been captured away from direct human contact.The post Biologists tag dolphins with cutting-edge cameras to study their secret behaviors appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Copts flee Sinai after suspected Islamic State attacks

  24-02-2017 22:13
  
  Dozens of Coptic Christians have left Egypt's Sinai Peninsula after a string of jihadist attacks killed three Christians in the restive province, church officials said.On Thursday, suspected Islamic State jihadists killed a member of the minority in the North Sinai city of El-Arish and set his house on fire.
  
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• Sling TV adds new ‘Extras’ bundle, a cheaper way to get add-ons

  24-02-2017 22:10
  Sling TV, the over-the-Internet live television service, has announced a new ‘Extras’ bundle that offers four channel packs at half the cost of subscribing to each one individually. The bundle includes the Lifestyle Plus Extra, the Kids Extra, Comedy Plus Extra, and News Extra. Sling TV is calling this is ‘4 Extras Deal,’ and is offering it to both its … Continue reading
  
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• Louis C.K. will soon be bringing more of his comedy stylings to Netflix

  24-02-2017 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Louis C.K. is keeping himself busy both behind the camera and in front of it, and he will be adding two new comedy specials to his huge list of projects. They will both debut exclusively on Netflix, the first this April
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• Uber blasts Google, claims self-driving car lawsuit is a ‘baseless attempt to’ slow Uber down

  24-02-2017 22:05
  
  Not ever one to back down from a fight, it took Uber less than 24 hours to respond to a lawsuit alleging that it misappropriated extremely sensitive and proprietary technical data from Waymo, Google's self-driving car division.In a statement provided to Business Insider, Uber vehemently denies all of the allegations. Not only that, Uber articulates that the lawsuit itself is merely an underhanded and desperate attempt for Waymo to slow down Uber's progress with respect to self-driving car techno
  
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• Victim in Kansas shooting hailed as a hero for 'standing up to hate'

  24-02-2017 22:04
  
  Witnesses at Austins say patron Adam Purinton was kicked out of the bar for directing racial slurs at two Indian men, also dining at the bar.Mr. Purinton later came back with a gun and told the two men to, “Get out of my country,” before opening fire, according to witness reports.Mr. Grillot said he took cover and began to count the shots to estimate when the shooter would run out of bullets.
  
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• Police: Man fled from officers before being fatally shot

  24-02-2017 22:02
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Shots were fired during a criminal investigation at an intersection in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood, leaving one man dead and two police officers wounded, authorities said.
  
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• Ford's updated Fiesta ST loses a cylinder, but not an ounce of power

  24-02-2017 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After unveiling the standard 2018 Fiesta, Ford is bringing out the good stuff. Despite having a smaller engine, the updated Fiesta ST performance model should be just as fun as before.
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• Fast and frugal: Ford’s updated Fiesta ST promises more efficient performance

  24-02-2017 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After unveiling the standard 2018 Fiesta, Ford is bringing out the good stuff. Despite having a smaller engine, the updated Fiesta ST performance model should be just as fun as before.
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• Nigerian kidnappers demand $200,000 for German scientists

  24-02-2017 21:57
  
  KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — Kidnappers are demanding a ransom of 60 million naira (about $200,000) for a German archaeologist and his associate abducted this week from a northern Nigerian village, a worker at the excavation site said. Two villagers were shot and killed in the kidnapping, police confirmed Friday.
  
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